View Poll Results: What is my next step SHOULD I get an offer?
Stay at my current position and build well rounded experience?
55
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Take the offer! After all, it might be my only chance.
11
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ASA interview leads to big questions.
10-07-2010, 08:38 PM
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Yeah, this post is not BASED on the idea of my actually getting an offer, not just an interview, but more just the after thought of, if I actually DID get an offer. I am no means saying that I am God's gift to ASA. HA. I will absolutely go to the interview for the experience either way.
There are some really good comments on here, so thanks for that.
10-07-2010, 09:31 PM
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10-07-2010, 11:31 PM
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Intriguing title isn't it?
Hello all,
I am a fairly fresh college grad with a full time flying position, in production test and company transportation, with a major airplane manufacturer where I get turboprop, jet, and piston time, type ratings, and PIC time. This is much needed as I am sitting with 900TT/250ME. Ok, there is my background.
Anyhoo I got called today by ASA. The gentleman provided me with the opportunity to travel to ATL for an interview this next week. (oh and for those wondering about flight times, the latest resume ASA had showed me with around 800tt, 200ME, and 30Turbine.) Obviously I could show up and botch the interview, I realize that. BUT this brought a few questions to mind.
ASA was my number one choice regional airline back when no one was hiring. Since then I became VERY lucky to receive my current position. This is a position that will give me lots of experience, and after many years, a GREAT base for corporate flying. On the other hand I have always wanted to try airline flying, because if I didn't try it, I wouldn't know if I might have really liked it. But with my low time, I don't dare give up a good job, for a MAYBE good job with half the pay do I?
My next thought is this, If I were to continue in my current position and later in life wanted to fly for an airline, are the days of going straight to the majors gone? Or would that still be a feasible path?
Either way I will be interviewing with ASA, and will make my decision should that become necessary, I just wanted to hear the comments that you all could come up with.
By the way, my resume was delivered via Airlineapps.com and No I had no internal recommendation.
Hello all,
I am a fairly fresh college grad with a full time flying position, in production test and company transportation, with a major airplane manufacturer where I get turboprop, jet, and piston time, type ratings, and PIC time. This is much needed as I am sitting with 900TT/250ME. Ok, there is my background.
Anyhoo I got called today by ASA. The gentleman provided me with the opportunity to travel to ATL for an interview this next week. (oh and for those wondering about flight times, the latest resume ASA had showed me with around 800tt, 200ME, and 30Turbine.) Obviously I could show up and botch the interview, I realize that. BUT this brought a few questions to mind.
ASA was my number one choice regional airline back when no one was hiring. Since then I became VERY lucky to receive my current position. This is a position that will give me lots of experience, and after many years, a GREAT base for corporate flying. On the other hand I have always wanted to try airline flying, because if I didn't try it, I wouldn't know if I might have really liked it. But with my low time, I don't dare give up a good job, for a MAYBE good job with half the pay do I?
My next thought is this, If I were to continue in my current position and later in life wanted to fly for an airline, are the days of going straight to the majors gone? Or would that still be a feasible path?
Either way I will be interviewing with ASA, and will make my decision should that become necessary, I just wanted to hear the comments that you all could come up with.
By the way, my resume was delivered via Airlineapps.com and No I had no internal recommendation.
800TT and a shot? Sounds like it might have been meant to be....I know a few guys with a lot more(and internal recs, etc) and have got no calls whatsoever. Funny how the system works sometimes.
Good luck
10-08-2010, 05:06 AM
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Another option. Go to the interview and get the interview experience. Let them offer you the job and then make the decision. Don't make any decisions before you have to. Leave your options open for as long as you can. If they offer you the job and you say no you have probably burned that bridge so keep that in mind. You might also talk to your current employer and see what they say about a leave of absence for a year or so. Go fly for ASA then if you don't like it go back to where you are working now.
10-08-2010, 05:14 AM
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Let me say as someone who is getting laid off from a Fortune 500 company because the executives think the airplanes cost too much, don't just assume corporate flying is a done deal. The first several years at a regional may suck but you get a seniority number and recall rights from a furlough. Also if the major airlines are your goal, part 91 pic turbine time is second rate to part 121 pic time. Face to face with Delta recruiters at a job fair, I was told that my 2500 hours PIC turbine was nice but not the same as part 121 pic time. Never turn down an interview and think long and hard about any job offer.
10-08-2010, 05:43 AM
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That's funny!
Yeah, this post is not BASED on the idea of my actually getting an offer, not just an interview, but more just the after thought of, if I actually DID get an offer. I am no means saying that I am God's gift to ASA. HA. I will absolutely go to the interview for the experience either way.
There are some really good comments on here, so thanks for that.
Yeah, this post is not BASED on the idea of my actually getting an offer, not just an interview, but more just the after thought of, if I actually DID get an offer. I am no means saying that I am God's gift to ASA. HA. I will absolutely go to the interview for the experience either way.
There are some really good comments on here, so thanks for that.
Personally, I think that from everything you've said, you'll be sorely disappointed. You will be taking a huge pay cut and a huge cut in QOL. I agree with all the others that I'd stay put and get 1000 turbin PIC. The airlines will be hiring for the next 15 years just to cover retirements. You will always get another chance... don't reel in the first fish that bites!
But by all means, go to the interview, just for the experience.
10-08-2010, 05:45 AM
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ASA has already hit the bottom of the barrel. Most of the ExpressJet furloughees passed, and now, even many of the OTS interviewees are turning THEM down! They are having a hard time filling classes! This is why they've already come down off their published minimums.
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